18 Questions
What is the main difference between the hip joint and the shoulder joint?
Mobility
What is the function of the lesser trochanter in identifying a left or right femur?
It acts as the 'trigger' in the 'femur gun' technique
What is the result of a large Q-angle in the hip joint?
Knee problems, particularly in the lateral meniscus and medial collateral ligament
What is the name of the ligament that connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum?
Ligament of the head of the femur
What is a common type of injury that can occur in the hip joint?
Fracture of the femoral neck
What is a surgical procedure that may be performed to treat hip joint injuries or degeneration?
Hip replacement
Which nerve contributes to the same dermatome as the femoral nerve?
Obturator nerve
What is the main action of the gluteus maximus muscle at the hip?
Extension
Which muscle is innervated by the superior gluteal nerve?
Gluteus minimus
What is the origin of the gluteus medius muscle?
Proximal femur
Which nerve is responsible for the innervation of the gluteus maximus muscle?
Inferior gluteal nerve
What is the common fiber contribution between the obturator nerve and femoral nerve?
L2-L4
What is the primary function of the Piriformis muscle in the hip joint?
Lateral rotation and abduction
Which of the following muscles is NOT an intrinsic muscle of the hip and gluteal region?
Psoas major
What is the functional implication of a nervous injury to the Obturator internus muscle?
Weakness in hip adduction
Which bony landmark is a key attachment point for the Piriformis muscle?
Ischial tuberosity
What is the primary function of the Tensor fascia latae muscle in the hip joint?
Abduction and medial rotation
Which nerve supplies the Obturator internus muscle?
Direct branch from the sacral plexus
Learn how to distinguish between a left femur and a right femur in the anatomy lab using the 'femur gun' method. This quiz covers the key features of the femur, including the shaft, greater trochanter, neck, lesser trochanter, head, and more. Test your knowledge of human anatomy and improve your skills in identifying skeletal structures.
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